Question 1

What is a functional structure? Provide an example.

Accepted Answer

A functional structure is an organizatio

Question 2

An organizational structure composed of all the job specializations that an organization requires to produce its goods or services is the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  functional structure 
B)  divisional structure 
C)  geographic structure 
D)  network structure 
A)  functional structure 
B)  divisional structure 
C)  geographic structure 
D)  network structure

Question 3

Explain the three types of divisional structure.

Accepted Answer

Organizations can choose from three kind

Question 4

In order for an organization to be effective in organizational design, what is the last thing it should do?

Accepted Answer

A)  decide how it wants its members to behave 
B)  decide what attitudes it wants to encourage 
C)  decide what it wants its members to accomplish 
D)  decide what design choices to make 
A)  decide how it wants its members to behave 
B)  decide what attitudes it wants to encourage 
C)  decide what it wants its members to accomplish 
D)  decide what design choices to make

Question 5

When Japanese car companies require suppliers of car components to meet stringent quality specifications they are standardizing ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  inputs 
B)  outputs 
C)  procedures 
D)  process 
A)  inputs 
B)  outputs 
C)  procedures 
D)  process

Question 6

A functional structure is composed of all the job specializations that an organization requires to produce its goods or services.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The ________ is being used when a product team member reports to a functional boss and a product team boss.

Accepted Answer

A)  matrix structure 
B)  divisional structure 
C)  functional structure 
D)  interdepartmental structure 
A)  matrix structure 
B)  divisional structure 
C)  functional structure 
D)  interdepartmental structure

Question 8

The more an organization relies on formalization to specify required behaviors, the more it needs to use direct supervision from the hierarchy or mutual adjustment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Define the hierarchy of authority and the span of control. Explain the relationship between the number of levels in hierarchy and span of control.

Accepted Answer

The hierarchy of authority is an organiz

Question 10

Matrix structures are common in high-tech and biotechnology companies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of the functional structure?

Accepted Answer

A)  It improves coordination. 
B)  It expedites service to different regional customers. 
C)  It improves an organization's ability to motivate employees. 
D)  It improves ability of group members to share information. 
A)  It improves coordination. 
B)  It expedites service to different regional customers. 
C)  It improves an organization's ability to motivate employees. 
D)  It improves ability of group members to share information.

Question 12

Output standards are an effective way to standardize behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The catapult systems repair crew on an aircraft carrier is responsible for repairing the system that launches the aircraft from the carrier. No two repairs are alike, and because pilots' lives are at stake, quality is imperative. Repair personnel often have to develop creative solutions on the spot instead of depending on standard procedures. As a result, the MOST effective structure for the catapult systems repair crew is a(n) ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  organic structure 
B)  functional structure 
C)  mechanistic structure 
D)  differentiated structure 
A)  organic structure 
B)  functional structure 
C)  mechanistic structure 
D)  differentiated structure

Question 14

An example of ________ is the services rendered by a small group of auditors hired to evaluate the accuracy of a firm's financial statements.

Accepted Answer

A)  mediated technology 
B)  functional technology 
C)  small-batch technology 
D)  assembly-line technology 
A)  mediated technology 
B)  functional technology 
C)  small-batch technology 
D)  assembly-line technology

Question 15

A ________ groups functions into divisions to respond to the needs of particular types of customers.

Accepted Answer

A)  functional structure 
B)  product structure 
C)  market structure 
D)  geographic structure 
A)  functional structure 
B)  product structure 
C)  market structure 
D)  geographic structure

Question 16

What are integrating mechanisms?

Accepted Answer

Integrating mechanisms are organizing to

Question 17

An accountant begins working for a new company. She is placed with other accountants and is very thankful to be working with them. She has learned many procedures and efficient techniques from the other accountants. This BEST demonstrates that functional structures have ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  social facilitation advantages 
B)  coordination advantages 
C)  motivational advantages 
D)  creativity disadvantages 
A)  social facilitation advantages 
B)  coordination advantages 
C)  motivational advantages 
D)  creativity disadvantages

Question 18

Regardless of size, all organizations group their activities into divisional modules.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

A clearly defined hierarchy of authority and an extensive body of rules and regulations are most appropriate in a stable business environment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

A ________ allows an organization to group people and functions so that it can produce a wide variety of different products.

Accepted Answer

A)  functional structure 
B)  product structure 
C)  market structure 
D)  geographic structure 
A)  functional structure 
B)  product structure 
C)  market structure 
D)  geographic structure

What is a functional structure? Provide an example.

An organizational structure composed of all the job specializations that an organization requires to produce its goods or services is the ________.

Explain the three types of divisional structure.

In order for an organization to be effective in organizational design, what is the last thing it should do?

When Japanese car companies require suppliers of car components to meet stringent quality specifications they are standardizing ________.

A functional structure is composed of all the job specializations that an organization requires to produce its goods or services.

The ________ is being used when a product team member reports to a functional boss and a product team boss.

The more an organization relies on formalization to specify required behaviors, the more it needs to use direct supervision from the hierarchy or mutual adjustment.

Define the hierarchy of authority and the span of control. Explain the relationship between the number of levels in hierarchy and span of control.

Matrix structures are common in high-tech and biotechnology companies.

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of the functional structure?

Output standards are an effective way to standardize behavior.

An example of ________ is the services rendered by a small group of auditors hired to evaluate the accuracy of a firm's financial statements.

A ________ groups functions into divisions to respond to the needs of particular types of customers.

What are integrating mechanisms?

An accountant begins working for a new company. She is placed with other accountants and is very thankful to be working with them. She has learned many procedures and efficient techniques from the other accountants. This BEST demonstrates that functional structures have ________.

Regardless of size, all organizations group their activities into divisional modules.

A clearly defined hierarchy of authority and an extensive body of rules and regulations are most appropriate in a stable business environment.

A ________ allows an organization to group people and functions so that it can produce a wide variety of different products.

Introduction to Organizational Behavior

Individual Differences: Personality and Ability

Work Values Attitudes and Moods and Emotions

Perception Attribution and the Management of Diversity

Learning and Creativity

The Nature of Work Motivation

Creating a Motivating Work Setting

Pay Careers and Changing Employment Relationships

Managing Stress and Work Life Balance

The Nature of Work Groups and Teams

Effective Work Groups and Teams

Leaders and Leadership

Power, Politics, Conflict, and Negotiation

Communicating Effectively in Organizations

Decision Making and Organizational Learning

Organizational Culture and Ethical Behavior

Organization Change and Development

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Exam 16: Organizational Design and Structure

What is a functional structure? Provide an example.

An organizational structure composed of all the job specializations that an organization requires to produce its goods or services is the ________.

Explain the three types of divisional structure.

In order for an organization to be effective in organizational design, what is the last thing it should do?

When Japanese car companies require suppliers of car components to meet stringent quality specifications they are standardizing ________.

A functional structure is composed of all the job specializations that an organization requires to produce its goods or services.

The ________ is being used when a product team member reports to a functional boss and a product team boss.

The more an organization relies on formalization to specify required behaviors, the more it needs to use direct supervision from the hierarchy or mutual adjustment.

Define the hierarchy of authority and the span of control. Explain the relationship between the number of levels in hierarchy and span of control.

Matrix structures are common in high-tech and biotechnology companies.

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of the functional structure?

Output standards are an effective way to standardize behavior.

An example of ________ is the services rendered by a small group of auditors hired to evaluate the accuracy of a firm's financial statements.

A ________ groups functions into divisions to respond to the needs of particular types of customers.

What are integrating mechanisms?

An accountant begins working for a new company. She is placed with other accountants and is very thankful to be working with them. She has learned many procedures and efficient techniques from the other accountants. This BEST demonstrates that functional structures have ________.

Regardless of size, all organizations group their activities into divisional modules.

A clearly defined hierarchy of authority and an extensive body of rules and regulations are most appropriate in a stable business environment.

A ________ allows an organization to group people and functions so that it can produce a wide variety of different products.

Introduction to Organizational Behavior

Individual Differences: Personality and Ability

Work Values Attitudes and Moods and Emotions

Perception Attribution and the Management of Diversity

Learning and Creativity

The Nature of Work Motivation

Creating a Motivating Work Setting

Pay Careers and Changing Employment Relationships

Managing Stress and Work Life Balance

The Nature of Work Groups and Teams

Effective Work Groups and Teams

Leaders and Leadership

Power, Politics, Conflict, and Negotiation

Communicating Effectively in Organizations

Decision Making and Organizational Learning

Organizational Culture and Ethical Behavior

Organization Change and Development

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